Brown County, IL

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In effect from Saturday 04/18 8:44 PM CDT – Sunday 04/19 12:45 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Lincoln IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Schuyler and Brown Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Illinois River at Beardstown.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District.

Additional Details

- At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.4 feet Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


Areas impacted

  • Brown, IL
  • Cass, IL
  • Morgan, IL
  • Schuyler, IL

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

From the forecaster

Week At A Glance

Created by the NWS St Louis WFO

While there will be one more chance for patchy frost Monday morning, temperatures will warm back up through the week. Dry conditions are expected through at least early Thursday, but another round of rain is very likely (70-80%) sometime Thursday night through Friday, although we are less confident in rain amounts. Thunderstorms are also possible (20-30%), like rain amounts, confidence in the thunderstorm potential remains low.

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